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Creamy Asparagus Soup
By cserumga
1. COOK TIPS Cut tips off asparagus spears and chop stalks into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds asparagus (see note), stem ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 small leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
- Salt and pepper
- 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Fully Loaded Chili
By cserumga
1 cup equals 351 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 762 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 11 g f...
- GARNISHES:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1-3/4 cups water
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
- 2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Sweet Corn Salad
By cserumga
194 calories per serving
- 3 medium green chiles, such as New Mexico (Anaheims) or poblanos
- 4 medium plum tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 8 large ears corn, husked
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chile powder, preferably New Mexico chile
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Roasted Pepper Dip
By cserumga
2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers) equals 42 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 126 ...
- 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Assorted crackers
Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
By cserumga
500 calories per serving
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced, divided
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 5 tablespoons tahini
- 5 tablespoons warm water
- 6 cups sliced romaine lettuce
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers and/or radishes
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
By cserumga
Makes 4 servings. 2 fajitas with 1/4 cup sour cream mixture and 2 tablespoons salsa equals 418 calories, 13 g fat ...
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
- 8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
- 1/2 cup salsa
Slow-Cooker Brisket Sandwiches with Quick Pickles
By cserumga
To prepare brisket: Combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper in a small bowl
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 3 1/4 pounds brisket (see Tip), trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 16-ounce bottle rauchbier (smoked beer) or 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pickling spice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pickling or mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
Mustard-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower
By cserumga
Calories 371 Protein 39 g Fiber 3 g
- 6 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 (6-ounce) sustainable salmon fillets
- Cooking spray
Minute-Steaks with Pan Gravy
By cserumga
- from Cook's Country Magazine, April 2011 - makes 4 servings
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cube steaks (about 6 ounces each), pounded 1/4 inch thick
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion , chopped fine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Hawaiian Chicken
By cserumga
- from The Four Ingredient Cookbook p 182 - Serves 4
- 10 - 10 ounces breaded chicken tenders
- 1 - 1 jar (10 oz.) sweet and sour sauce
- 1 - 1 can (8 3/4 oz.) pineapple tidbits
- 1 - 1 package (16 oz). frozen Oriental vegetables